Embrace The Dark and The Light

Kelly Ann Street
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Embrace The Dark & The Light is a podcast for honest conversations about healing, identity, purpose, and what it means to be fully human. Hosted by Kelly Ann Street—therapist, coach, writer, and perpetual learner—each episode blends soul and science, weaving together psychology, spirituality, and personal storytelling. Through solo reflections and intimate interviews, this show invites you to explore the dark and the light, break the rules that never worked for you, and come home to your truest self. Because healing isn’t always pretty—and that’s okay. www.embracethedarkandthelight.com

  1. Oct 22

    Saying goodbye, loss, and holding grief.

    In this episode, Kelly Ann Street discusses her personal experience with grief following the loss of her dog, Winston, and explores the various forms of grief that individuals may encounter. She emphasizes the importance of understanding grief's complexities and supporting oneself and others through the grieving process. Takeaways Grief manifests in various formsSupport others by acknowledging their griefChapters 00:00 Grounding in Grief01:34 Personal Journey with Winston07:51 Understanding Different Types of Grief18:00 Navigating Grief and Supporting Others23:20 Embracing Grief and Apologies

  2. Oct 1

    Anger Is Not The Problem

    This conversation is all about anger, from its origins within us to its significance in the context of my own pregnancy and postpartum experiences. You can find yourself in these stories, even if postpartum rage wasn't your experience, because we all experience anger, even if we stuff it down for years or decades. I go into how anger's primal nature serves as a protective emotion, and the importance of acknowledging and tending to it with tenderness. The discussion also emphasizes the connection between anger and grief, shedding light on the complex emotional dynamics at play. You'll learn my tools for working with anger and how I move through it as a work in progress. Takeaways Anger is a primal and necessary emotion that serves as a boundary-protecting signal.Tending to anger with tenderness and acknowledging its connection to grief is essential for emotional well-being.Chapters 00:00 Landing in Our Bodies01:02 The Uncomfortable Emotion03:13 Primal Anger and Survival05:05 Postpartum Anger and Boundaries07:23 Healthy Anger as a Boundary-Protecting Emotion11:13 Tending to Anger with Tenderness13:22 Channeling Anger Appropriately16:50 Anger and GriefRESOURCES Gabor Maté — physician and author known for his work on trauma, addiction, and the mind-body connection. His work on anger and boundary violation, and the link between chronic anger suppression and physical illness, appears across his books, most notably When the Body Says No. (Recommend citing this specific title on air for accuracy.)Thich Nhat Hanh — Vietnamese Zen Buddhist monk and teacher. His teaching on anger — treating it with the same tenderness a mother gives a crying baby — is most fully laid out in his book Anger: Wisdom for Cooling the Flames. Worth naming this title directly since it's the most anger-specific source in his catalog.

  3. Sep 24

    Embracing Balance

    This conversation with therapist and author, Kelly Ann Street, explores balance and the importance of embracing both light and dark, coming out of the Fall Equinox time, where the light is equal to the dark in our day. I cover the story of Persephone, the meaning of balance, the gap between story and reality, and how to think about, or reframe, the seasons of life. REFLECTION QUESTIONS: What's one thought you've been carrying in shame this week? Run it through the three questions and see what it says: "Where did this come from? What does it want me to know? How do I feel about it?"Where in your life are you all light, or all dark, and what might be leaking out sideways?And is there a season you've been calling a failure that might just be your December?Chapters 00:00 Embracing the Light and the Dark03:03 The Story of Persephone07:03 The Meaning of Balance11:07 The Gap Between Story and Reality12:57 Understanding the Seasons of Life

  4. Sep 17

    You Are Good.

    The conversation explores the belief of innate badness instilled in us from an early age and the impact it has on our trust in ourselves and others. It delves into the concept of inherent goodness and the need to reframe our understanding of sin and trust. The episode invites listeners to embrace curiosity and self-trust. Takeaways Innate badness belief impacts trustReframing sin and trustEmbracing curiosity and self-trust Chapters 00:00 The Belief of Innate Badness02:56 Impact on Trust and Self-Trust08:13 Reframing Sin and Trust14:44 Embracing Curiosity and Self-Trust

  5. Aug 27

    Birthing New Life with Doula Kat Stangler

    Kelly sits down for a conversation with her birth doula, Kat Stangler of Golden Hour Birth Services, to talk about what it's like to help shepherd new life into the world and how Kat helps empower women to get the birth they want and lean into the magic of surrender. The conversation explores the role of a doula, emphasizing advocacy, comfort measures in labor, and the power of surrender. It explores the importance of communication and how comfort measures shape the birthing experience, highlighting the transformative nature of surrender. The discussion concludes with a reflection on the significance of self-advocacy and empowerment. Takeaways Advocacy in doula workComfort measures in laborThe power of surrender Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Doula Work01:24 The Role of a Doula03:21 Advocacy and Communication13:06 Comfort Measures in Labor16:10 The Power of Surrender21:56 Final Thoughts and Conclusion

  6. Aug 6

    This is my 40th Birthday Episode!

    Kelly Ann Street shares her thoughts on turning 40 and reflects on the concept of sisterships, the unlived life, and the importance of presence and choice. She encourages listeners to embrace their chosen path while acknowledging the roads not taken. Buy my book here! Takeaways Embracing the choices we've madeReflecting on the unlived life Chapters 00:00 Turning 40: A New Perspective03:46 The Concept of Sisterships06:23 The Unlived Life12:28 Reflecting on the Past15:11 Becoming and Growing19:19 Staying Present and Embracing Choice

  7. Jul 30

    Connecting to Ancestors w/guest: Celina, Essence of the Moon

    Today, I was joined by the fabulous and fantastic Celina, of Essence of the Moon. We talked about tator & oracle cards, the process of self-reinvention, and a little moment of gratitude for our respective supportive spouses! The conversation begins with a reflection on self-remembrance and evolves into a discussion about reinvention and spirituality. It then delves into connecting with deities, honoring the departed, awakening, and receiving support. Finally, it concludes with a focus on a creative project - the creation of a tarot deck. The conversation delves into the creation of an Oracle deck, the synchronistic timing of events, the use of Oracle decks in daily life, the importance of trusting intuition and messages, reading Oracle cards intuitively, and the themes of release and renewal. You can find Celina on YouTube and on her Ko-Fi: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@Essenceofthemoon-i6nKo-fi: https://ko-fi.com/essenceofthemoon Takeaways Reinvention after loss and hardshipConnection with deities and spirituality Synchronicity in creative projectsTrusting intuition and messages Chapters 00:00 Journey of Reinvention03:07 Discovering Spirituality07:53 Connecting with Deities12:59 Honoring the Departed21:00 Awakening and Support29:04 Creative Project: Tarot Deck31:39 Creating the Oracle Deck34:07 The Synchronistic Timing38:32 Using Oracle Decks in Daily Life49:33 Trusting Intuition and Messages52:32 Reading Oracle Cards Intuitively56:40 Release and Renewal

  8. Jul 23

    Anti-Doomscrolling: The Rebellion of Choosing What You Let Into Your Mind and Life

    In this episode, Kelly Ann Street explores how modern society’s constant consumption of curated images and narratives acts as a 'veil,' distorting our perception of reality. She offers practical insights on reclaiming mental space, fostering discernment, and reconnecting with the present moment to maintain peace in a hyper-informed world. Key topics include: The concept of the 'veil' and how media distorts our view of realityThe impact of social media and constant news on your nervous system and mental healthDunbar's number: our brains are wired for about 150 meaningful relationshipsPropaganda as framing and omission, and how celebrity culture and reality TV exemplify itThe importance of discernment: choosing what to consume and how to respondPractical exercises for staying grounded and conscious in a world of information overloadThe idea of viewing the 'apocalypse' as a revealing — pulling back the veil and seeing clearlyHow to turn witnessing into actionable compassion rather than overwhelm Resources: Robin Dunbar and Dunbar’s NumberThich Nhat Hanh and mindful consumptionBook: "The Attention Merchants" by Tim WuKelly's WebsiteKelly's Instagram Timestamps:00:48 - Thinking about the metaphor of veils and what it reveals 1:05 - The distortion of reality through media and technology 1:25 - How we mistake curated images for actual life 1:53 - Managing our nervous system amidst global chaos and information overload 2:11 - Grounding exercise: noticing five things in your environment 3:20 - The human design: we are not built for this constant influx of stimuli 3:37 - Dunbar's number and the limits of meaningful relationships 4:06 - Historical perspective: Slow-paced life vs today's rapid information flow 5:31 - Our biological response to threats and the overstimulation of modern media 7:55 - How propaganda shapes perception through framing and omission 8:41 - Celebrity culture and reality TV as examples of curated narratives 9:42 - Avoiding cynicism: seeing through the veil with clarity, not despair 10:11 - The importance of conscious discernment 11:03 - A client’s story: overconsumption of news leading to overwhelm and helplessness 12:27 - Differentiating caring from consuming: taking action versus being overwhelmed 14:10 - The power of intentional response: turning witnessing into doing 15:47 - The concept of nutriment: what you consume through eyes and ears 16:44 - Choosing your mental diet and practicing discernment 17:12 - Practical steps for curating your media intake and relationships 19:10 - Focused witnessing: only take in what you can truly manage 20:11 - The true meaning of ‘apocalypse’: unveiling and revealing, not destruction 21:06 - Moving from awareness to deliberate action for peace Remember: Seeing through the veil is an act of clarity and sovereignty — to decide consciously what you allow in, and how you respond, ultimately bringing you back to your true life and peace.

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Embrace The Dark & The Light is a podcast for honest conversations about healing, identity, purpose, and what it means to be fully human. Hosted by Kelly Ann Street—therapist, coach, writer, and perpetual learner—each episode blends soul and science, weaving together psychology, spirituality, and personal storytelling. Through solo reflections and intimate interviews, this show invites you to explore the dark and the light, break the rules that never worked for you, and come home to your truest self. Because healing isn’t always pretty—and that’s okay. www.embracethedarkandthelight.com

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